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–+ servings
A spoon scoops out cornbread stuffing
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

A simple and easy recipe for vegetarian cornbread stuffing that will be universally loved! Customize however you like and make it your own.
Yield: 12

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cornbread cubes approx. 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced; 1 cup
  • 2 cups celery diced; about 5 medium stalks
  • 3 garlic cloves medium in size; minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves chopped fine; can sub 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped fine; can sub 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 9"x13" baking dish or pan

Instructions

  • First, dry your cornbread cubes. Spread them in a single layer on a large baking sheet (or separate between two baking sheets if you have smaller ones). Place them in a 275°F oven for 30-40 minutes until dry and crisp around the edges. Remove from the oven and place the cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a 9x13 baking dish or spray it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Place a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and sauté until translucent, 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for one more minute. Pour in 1/2 cup vegetable broth and stir to loosen up any bits stuck to the pan.
  • Pour the veggie and broth mixture over the cornbread cubes. Add 1 more cup of broth then stir gently to distribute the broth. Drizzle in the remaining broth a couple of tablespoons or so at a time, stirring in between, just until a pool of broth begins to form on the bottom of the bowl. Don't add any more broth once that happens or you'll end up with soggy cornbread dressing!
  • Pour the cornbread and veggie mix into your baking dish and spread evenly without pushing it down. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes uncovered then about 10 minutes uncovered, until the cornbread hunks on top are light golden-brown on the edges.
  • Add fresh herbs for garnish, if desired, and serve.

Notes

Cooking time includes time to dry out the cornbread cubes in the oven. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g, Calories: 537kcal, Carbohydrates: 88g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 1104mg, Potassium: 265mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 367IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 224mg, Iron: 3mg